Hi there! My name is Monique Skidmore. I’m a cultural anthropologist with a passion for ruins and beaches – and preferably ruins perched above beaches! (And I like beach bars too…)
With my partner, Stephen Parker, we divide each year between the Mediterranean, our northern English cottage, and our home in the mountains near Melbourne, Australia.
I’ve fostered an expertise that goes beyond tourism and in Take Me To Europe Tours I love to share my experiences and the experiences of my local team that will make you fall in love with the beauty of the people, the landscape, and the food and wine of the hidden parts of Europe.
I studied mythology and religion during my anthropology degrees and I have published academic articles on these topics. You can’t blame me for being attracted to the astonishing richness of ancient European peoples – I love the history of this Mediterranean crossroads of North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
So while we’re exploring homemade honey and ceramics made in little villages tucked away in the mountains, we’ll also be sailing some of the bluest waters in the world, and washing up at ancient sites, beach bars, and pirate coves.
So let us and our local team take you to Europe and have the holiday(s) of a lifetime!
Experienced Cypriot tour guide, Eleni Ellinas was born in Famagusta in what is now Northern Cyprus and has curated private walks of the border zone of Cyprus for several years now. Here’s Eleni’s perspective on the authenticity she brings to Take Me To Europe Tours:
“My purpose is simple yet profound: to provide you with an insider’s perspective of Cyprus. Together, we’ll embark on a journey that allows you to perceive our island in a way few get to experience.
Like many avid travellers, I yearn to uncover the hidden paths, to immerse myself in the essence of the places I visit. My passion extends to engaging with locals, exploring their cuisine, traditions, culture, and history – all integral components of a truly authentic experience.”
Renowned archaeologist and license Cypriot tour guide, David has logged countless hours in close contact with the history, culture, and landscapes of Cyprus. Holding various university degrees in Classical Studies, Archaeology and Soil Science David is the author of several articles about the archaeology and tourism in Cyprus, and a veteran of over 600 overland excursions and trekking expeditions across different regions of the island.
Described in his reviews as a “charming and knowledgeable archaeologist”, there’s no one better to spend time with understanding Cyprus’ astonishing archaeological sites.
